CCAA is known for:

• Arts-Infused Academic Program
• College Prep Curriculum
• WASC accredited High School
• Visiting Artists
• Field Study Days
• Family Engagement

Creative Connections is perfect for students and families who:

• Value the visual and performing arts
• Envision a balanced and integrated education for the “whole child”
• Want a smaller school environment with a challenging academic curriculum

What is the Focus?

• To encourage students to be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and lifelong learners.
• To create a climate where students master skills and knowledge, create art, respect quality, and are committed to excellence.
• To foster communication between students, parents and teachers.
• To provide experiences that develop the “whole child” academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
• To expose families to the visual and performing arts from a variety of cultures.

What is a Charter School?

• A charter school is a school established to provide students and parents with more choices in educational opportunities and programs.  
• CCAA is a public school, accountable to the Board of Trustees of the Twin Rivers Unified School District.
• CCAA offers a variety of options in its programs and has a tremendous amount of parent, community, and staff involvement.  
• A commitment by the parent/guardian to volunteer 30 hours of their time with school-related functions is strongly recommended to ensure the quality of our program.
• Creative Connections is a K-12 public charter school within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. 
• Our high school is WASC accredited, all core classes meet the UC  A-G requirements, AP Classes are available and all teachers are fully credentialed. Visual and performing arts electives are our focus: Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts including Digital Media.  
• Students also have access to all of the support staff of the Twin Rivers USD.

What Can I Expect?

• The arts are infused into the curriculum as a means of accessing, understanding, and adding depth to academic studies.
• Small school with a family atmosphere.
• Social curriculum emphasizes positive character traits including tolerance,   non-violent communication, and conflict  resolution.
• Rigorous core classes meet college entrance standards.
• Field Study days ensure that learning goes beyond the classroom walls.
• Student leadership encouraged.